# IP Intelligence Briefing: 51.68.107.146/32
Date: Analysis generated 2026-06-27
Subject: Network Threat Assessment
Classification: Moderate Risk
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## Executive Summary
IP address 51.68.107.146 is a French-origin cloud infrastructure endpoint hosted on OVH SAS (ASN 16276) with a moderate risk score of 50. The IP is associated with DNS hostname crawl-9fxwvr.mj12bot.com and appears on two DNSBL listings. While no open services were detected, the address demonstrates persistent threat indicators and is part of a subnet with mixed abuse characteristics.
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## Risk Profile
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| **Risk Score** | 50 (Moderate) |
| **Provider** | OVH SAS (ASN 16276) |
| **Country** | FR (France) |
| **Infrastructure** | CloudCompute |
| **Operator Score** | 0.2609 (Basic) |
| **DNSBL Listings** | 2 of 8 total lists |
The IP shows no Tor exit node activity, is not classified as a known attacker or spam source, and has no active threat campaigns associated.
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## Network Context
Subnet Analysis (51.68.107.146/24):
- Total siblings: 16
- Active siblings: 12
- Threat siblings: 7
- Inherited risk: 17
- Classification: Mixed
The /24 subnet exhibits elevated activity with 12 active sibling IPs. Risk distribution across neighbors shows 10 medium-risk and 5 low-risk addresses, with no high-risk siblings detected. Notable neighbors include 51.68.107.138, 51.68.107.141, 51.68.107.148, 51.68.107.149, 51.68.107.150, 51.68.107.154, 51.68.107.156, 51.68.107.157, 51.68.107.159, and 51.68.107.161βall assigned risk scores of 50.
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## DNS and Network Intelligence
Resolved Hostname: crawl-9fxwvr.mj12bot.com
Reverse DNS: Forward confirmed
Email Authentication: No SPF or DMARC records detected
The DNS association with "mj12bot.com" suggests potential web crawling or botnet infrastructure activity. The hostname pattern indicates automated systems rather than legitimate organizational infrastructure.
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## Threat Timeline
Recent Observations:
- 2026-06-27: Listed on 8 total blocklists with 1 listing at high severity
- 2026-06-25: Subnet-level abuse density recorded at 0.4375; geolocation signals confirmed France with 500km accuracy radius
The IP demonstrates persistent threat indicators with multiple blacklist listings within a 2-day window. Threat observation count stands at 1, with no persistent malicious activity flagged.
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## Recommended Actions
Immediate Mitigation:
| Platform | Rule |
|---|---|
| iptables | `iptables -A INPUT -s 51.68.107.146 -j DROP` |
| nftables | `nft add rule inet filter input ip saddr 51.68.107.146 drop` |
| nginx | `deny 51.68.107.146;` |
| pfSense | Block 51.68.107.146/32 |
| Cloudflare WAF | Block IP with expression `ip.src eq 51.68.107.146` |
| AWS WAF | Add 51.68.107.146/32 to blocklist |
Additional Considerations:
- Monitor subnet 51.68.107.0/24 for correlated activity
- Implement subnet-level filtering if 51.68.107.146 demonstrates continued malicious behavior
- Evaluate relationship with sibling IPs 51.68.107.138, 51.68.107.148, 51.68.107.149, 51.68.107.150, 51.68.107.154, 51.68.107.156, 51.68.107.157, 51.68.107.159, and 51.68.107.161 which share identical risk scores
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## Intelligence Assessment
The IP address represents a moderate-risk cloud infrastructure endpoint with documented threat indicators including DNSBL listings and association with botnet-related hostname patterns. The subnet environment shows mixed abuse characteristics typical of shared cloud hosting providers. While no active service enumeration was detected, the DNS associations and blacklist presence warrant continued monitoring and recommended blocking at network perimeter controls.
Confidence Level: Moderate
Threat Severity: Medium
Action Priority: Medium
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Verify critical details independently.
π’ Ownership & Registration
| Organization | OVH SAS |
| ASN | AS16276 |
| Network Name | β |
| CIDR Block | β |
| RIR | ARIN |
| Country | β |
| Abuse Contact | Available via RDAP |
π DNS Intelligence
| PTR | crawl-9fxwvr.mj12bot.com |
| Forward Confirmed | Yes β FCrDNS verified |
| Forward Hostnames | crawl-9fxwvr.mj12bot.com |
π DNS Hygiene
| Hygiene Score | 40% (Fair) |
| SPF | Not configured |
| DMARC | Not configured |
| FCrDNS | Verified |
| DNSSEC | Valid |
| CAA | Not configured |
βοΈ Network Classification
| Infrastructure | Infrastructure / Datacenter |
| Service Purpose | Firewalled / No Services |
| Network Tier | Hosting β Infrastructure provider without advanced routing |
π Services & Open Ports
| Port | Service | Protocol | Banner |
|---|---|---|---|
| No open ports detected | |||
| Server | β |
| HTTP Title | β |
π TLS Certificate
| SANs | None |
| Valid From | β |
| Valid Until | β |
π― Confidence Breakdown
Per-dimension confidence scores based on source diversity and data freshness
| Dimension | Score | Sources | Observations |
|---|---|---|---|
| threat | 38% | 2 | 4 |
| routing | 13% | 1 | 1 |
| services | 8% | 1 | 1 |
| ownership | 24% | 2 | 3 |
| reputation | 28% | 1 | 3 |
| geolocation | 35% | 2 | 3 |
| Overall | 24% | 9 | 15 |
| Data Coherence | Consistent (100%) |
| Attribution | Moderate (70%) |
| OwnershipFCrDNSGeo ConsensusGeo PlausibleIRR MatchRPKI Valid |
π Observation Timeline π Live
| First Seen | 2026-05-08 11:10:41 UTC |
| Last Seen | 2026-06-27 13:21:22 UTC |
| Profile Built | 2026-06-28 07:25:56 UTC |
| Data Freshness | Live |
| Signal Types | 20 |
| Total Observations | 26 |
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